Happy (song): Written, produced and performed by American singer Pharrell Williams 🎵 It might seem crazy what I’m ’bout to say 🎵 I’ve been thinking about the word ‘happy’ and its generic use in greetings: Happy birthday. Happy Christmas …
The Countdown to Christmas
Advent (noun): The first season of the Church year, leading up to Christmas For the woman who has a whole website for her words, I’ve been left speechless this December – not just because of the bad news, but because …
It’s My Party and I’ll Cry if I Want To
Geriatric (adjective): Relating to old people, especially with regard to their healthcare Many people wished me a “Happy Birthday” this week – thank you, that was really considerate of you. So I didn’t go full-circle, but the cards, charity donations, …
Why I Dislike Baby Scans
Scan (verb): Look at all parts of something carefully in order to detect some feature Someone from the loss community said “I’m sorry that you generally don’t like baby scans” and it made me realise, huh, she doesn’t understand why …
Winter
Ripe (adjective): Having arrived at the fitting stage or time for a particular action or purpose On the 1st December, as we enter a new season, it seems fitting to pause and take stock, particularly since this is my 100thMumoirs …
“They Will Help Us Now”
Anniversary (noun): The date on which an event took place Today is one year since we found out that was I pregnant with Summer. We had just got back from a super active holiday in Jordan (well, James and I …
PPROM
Prom (North American): A ball or formal dance at a school or college, especially one held at the end of the academic year for students who are in their final year. This used to be my only definition of the …
The Lioness
Well-adjusted (adjective, of a person): Mentally and emotionally stable My grief sits so close to the surface, still so close to every other emotion. It may always feel raw. Yesterday I was humming and bopping along to some music, and …
Common Sense
Book smart (adjective): Used to describe a person whose knowledge greatly derives from book-learning, as opposed to practical experience My brothers have always said that I have no common sense. A decent degree, yes. Common sense, no. They’re not wrong. I …